This is braindead. There is nothing but principle behind Trumps foreign policy. The move to take out the Iran theocratic regime that has terrorized the free world for 47 years is nothing but based on principles.
This Substack is becoming just standard leftist propaganda lacking any attempt at infusing logos into the mix. It is just attracting the hysterical, hyperbolic consumer of emotional sensationalism to back their Orange Man Bad syndrome sickness.
"Substack is becoming standard leftist propaganda...". That's why you're here Frank, so you can post insulting bile and "own a few libs". Sorry, Frank, no one seems to be taking your bait. Always a pleasure to send you a brief "fuck off".
What do you see as the next steps in removing the theocratic regime? What do you think Trump's plan is to remove the theocratic regime? How long before he gets distracted by the next shiny object that wanders into his field of view?
the strike on Iran to force them to destroy their nuclear program or at least set them back decades has been threatened by every single POTUS since.. Clinton?? Bush W? the deep bunker bombs were developed under the Obama Admin. I am no fan of the Orange Man, but there IS a principle here (and frankly there has been a geopolitical principle behind his other strikes). This was probably our last and best chance to halt the Iranian program and at the most opportune moment, because of Iran being on hits economic and military knees since it sided with Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel.
Americans are rightly averse to foreign interventions having learned from the past. But to never pursue goals abroad under any circumstances, even when the costs are minimal, is not a principal but weakness.
Iraq wasn't bad because interventions are always bad, but because that one cost us a lot and achieved very little. Conversely, taking out Maduro, Iran's nuclear facility, and supreme leader all in a few hours each with minimal casualties is something else entirely.
Still plenty of time for all of these to go south, but for right now it seems like his principal might be a basic cost benefit analysis.
"What Trump wants above all is freedom of movement, the absence of constraints. He can be convinced to do almost anything, so long as it can be accomplished quickly and without him getting ensnared in a political trap. It’s not that Trump used to be an isolationist and now he’s been revealed to be a neocon. He’s just some guy doing stuff, making it up as he goes along."
That's the reign of Donald Trump in a nutshell. It's all the analysis we'll ever need. The only reason we keep getting more is that writers have got to write.
Mr Linker, I don't understand the REVERENCE for Powell's silly rule and I don't understand why we should be bound to it. Yes, it would be PREFERABLE not to break everything, but for e.g. if our objective is achieved, and things ARE "broken", then it's for the locals to pick up the pieces. It's their country. If we want democracy, etc fine, we can create no fly zones, even arm people to fight government forces. again, bottom line is there was thing in your land/country which we "had to get rid of". Sorry.. now you're going to have to pick up the pieces and make sure we don't have to get rid of it AGAIN. Saddam should have been taken care of much earlier ..he broke the agreement with Schwarzkopf on multiple occasions. Instead, Bush sr "encouraged" the people of Iraq (the Shiites) to rise up, and then watched as his intact Republican Guards (which shou8ld had been neutered in Desert Storm) and helic0opters which violated the no fly zone destroyed the rebels.
What about the people in America who have the same refrain of “Death to America”? Sadly, The Secretary of War was pointedly dismissive on this point. It may not be as politically attractive or as glamorous (as if war should EVER be glamorous but to a fool) as the war abroad but to most Americans it is equally important. We have already seen but a small aperture of opportunity open in Texas. There is no question that military action in the Middle East is essential, necessary, commendable and overdue. But we must not lose sight of the fact that we have a serious threat here at home. Our leaders must be prepared on all fronts. “Death to America” is not only chanted abroad. It is chanted here with as much conviction and passion by radicals both citizens and non citizens. Emboldened by politicians who ignore their oath of office and a judiciary that has chosen to ignore the laws they swore to uphold at no cost or consequence, these “politicians”have unleashed a vicious group whose ideology and doctrine promote “Death to America” in word and deed. They are serious and we must be
This is braindead. There is nothing but principle behind Trumps foreign policy. The move to take out the Iran theocratic regime that has terrorized the free world for 47 years is nothing but based on principles.
This Substack is becoming just standard leftist propaganda lacking any attempt at infusing logos into the mix. It is just attracting the hysterical, hyperbolic consumer of emotional sensationalism to back their Orange Man Bad syndrome sickness.
"Substack is becoming standard leftist propaganda...". That's why you're here Frank, so you can post insulting bile and "own a few libs". Sorry, Frank, no one seems to be taking your bait. Always a pleasure to send you a brief "fuck off".
You are so feminized Brucy.
What do you see as the next steps in removing the theocratic regime? What do you think Trump's plan is to remove the theocratic regime? How long before he gets distracted by the next shiny object that wanders into his field of view?
the strike on Iran to force them to destroy their nuclear program or at least set them back decades has been threatened by every single POTUS since.. Clinton?? Bush W? the deep bunker bombs were developed under the Obama Admin. I am no fan of the Orange Man, but there IS a principle here (and frankly there has been a geopolitical principle behind his other strikes). This was probably our last and best chance to halt the Iranian program and at the most opportune moment, because of Iran being on hits economic and military knees since it sided with Hamas and Hezbollah against Israel.
Americans are rightly averse to foreign interventions having learned from the past. But to never pursue goals abroad under any circumstances, even when the costs are minimal, is not a principal but weakness.
Iraq wasn't bad because interventions are always bad, but because that one cost us a lot and achieved very little. Conversely, taking out Maduro, Iran's nuclear facility, and supreme leader all in a few hours each with minimal casualties is something else entirely.
Still plenty of time for all of these to go south, but for right now it seems like his principal might be a basic cost benefit analysis.
Real Money quote:
"What Trump wants above all is freedom of movement, the absence of constraints. He can be convinced to do almost anything, so long as it can be accomplished quickly and without him getting ensnared in a political trap. It’s not that Trump used to be an isolationist and now he’s been revealed to be a neocon. He’s just some guy doing stuff, making it up as he goes along."
That's the reign of Donald Trump in a nutshell. It's all the analysis we'll ever need. The only reason we keep getting more is that writers have got to write.
Mr Linker, I don't understand the REVERENCE for Powell's silly rule and I don't understand why we should be bound to it. Yes, it would be PREFERABLE not to break everything, but for e.g. if our objective is achieved, and things ARE "broken", then it's for the locals to pick up the pieces. It's their country. If we want democracy, etc fine, we can create no fly zones, even arm people to fight government forces. again, bottom line is there was thing in your land/country which we "had to get rid of". Sorry.. now you're going to have to pick up the pieces and make sure we don't have to get rid of it AGAIN. Saddam should have been taken care of much earlier ..he broke the agreement with Schwarzkopf on multiple occasions. Instead, Bush sr "encouraged" the people of Iraq (the Shiites) to rise up, and then watched as his intact Republican Guards (which shou8ld had been neutered in Desert Storm) and helic0opters which violated the no fly zone destroyed the rebels.
What about the people in America who have the same refrain of “Death to America”? Sadly, The Secretary of War was pointedly dismissive on this point. It may not be as politically attractive or as glamorous (as if war should EVER be glamorous but to a fool) as the war abroad but to most Americans it is equally important. We have already seen but a small aperture of opportunity open in Texas. There is no question that military action in the Middle East is essential, necessary, commendable and overdue. But we must not lose sight of the fact that we have a serious threat here at home. Our leaders must be prepared on all fronts. “Death to America” is not only chanted abroad. It is chanted here with as much conviction and passion by radicals both citizens and non citizens. Emboldened by politicians who ignore their oath of office and a judiciary that has chosen to ignore the laws they swore to uphold at no cost or consequence, these “politicians”have unleashed a vicious group whose ideology and doctrine promote “Death to America” in word and deed. They are serious and we must be